(a) Approval of a minor subdivision may be granted by the Planning Commission if the proposed division of a parcel of land meets all of the following conditions:
(1) The proposed subdivision is located along an existing public road and involves no opening, widening or extension of any street or road, or the installation of any other public improvements.
(2) The proposed division of a parcel as shown on the last proceeding tax duplicate involves no more than five lots, after the original parcel has been completely subdivided, any one of which is under five acres, inclusive of the remainder of the parcel.
(3) The proposed subdivision is not contrary to any applicable subdivision or zoning regulation.
(4) The property has been surveyed and a sketch and legal description of the property is submitted with the application, including a list and location of any designated landmarks.
(5) Underground wiring from street to house and closed storm sewers are installed with a minimum of one drain in a yard.
(6) Evidence of action taken by the Landmarks Preservation Commission or copy of the demolition permit.
(b) The applicant for minor subdivision plat approval, before complying with division (c) of this section, shall submit a sketch plan to the Zoning Enforcement Officer for a determination of whether the approval process authorized by this section can be and should be utilized. The Zoning Enforcement Officer may require the applicant to submit whatever information is necessary to make this determination, including but not limited to a copy of the tax map showing the land being subdivided and all lots previously subdivided from that tract of land within the previous five years.
(c) Applicants for minor subdivision approval shall submit to the Zoning Enforcement Officer a copy of a plat conforming to the requirements set forth in division (b) and (c) of this section (as well as two prints of such plat), except that a minor subdivision plat shall contain the following certificates in lieu of those required in Section 1244.12.
(1) Certificate of Ownership.
I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property described hereon, which property is within the subdivision regulation jurisdiction of the City of Avon, and that I freely adopt this plan of subdivision.
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Date: Owner:
(2) Certificate of Approval.
I hereby certify that the minor subdivision shown on this plat does not involve the creation of new public streets or any change in existing public streets, that the subdivision shown is in all respects in compliance with this Planning and Zoning Code, and that therefore this plat has been approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer subject to its being recorded in the office of the County Recorder within 180 days of the date below.
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Date: Zoning Enforcement Officer:
(d) If approval is given under such conditions, the Commission shall approve such proposed division and, upon presentation of a conveyance for such parcel, shall date the conveyance and stamp thereon the following words: “Approval by the City of Avon, Lorain County, Ohio, no plat required.” The Chairperson and Secretary of the Commission shall sign the conveyance. If such conveyance is not recorded within 180 days from the date of approval, such approval shall automatically become void.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 80-12. Passed 9-10-12.)